Wikus Marais: Markets panicking because of how Govts reacting to COVID-19, not because of virus itself

Loading player...
In this segment from the latest episode of Rational Radio, economist Wikus Marais present the most cogent explanation you'll hear of why asset prices are plunging on the Coronavirus. He explains why the mortality rate of under 2% has nothing to do with it - but that the reaction of Governments to the spread of the virus is a threat to economic growth and thus to business. It's currently a race between the creation of a vaccine and the airborne spreading of the latest nasty to mutate from animals to mankind. - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Mar 2020 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

Other recent episodes

How solidarity plans to force out BEE by 2030: Connie Mulder | The NdB Sunday Show

In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn, Connie Mulder, the head of Solidarity's Research Institute (SRI) shares its comprehensive roadmap to gradually transition South Africa from race-based legislation to real empowerment, based on need, economic growth and job creation by 2030. It includes practical suggestions on…
17 May 7AM 30 min

How Egoli Youth Empowerment turned squash into a pathway to opportunity for Joburg's youth

Egoli Youth Empowerment started with squash courts in Soweto and grew into a holistic youth development programme spanning sport, academic support, life skills, leadership, entrepreneurship and urban farming. Director Glenn Lazarus and Programme Director Sharon Sibanda tell BizNews how EYE is creating safe spaces, developing young talent, and helping vulnerable…
15 May 9AM 19 min